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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1910
Page
4
The piece notes Washingtons improved fourth quarter finish on the road, after five games with two wins and three losses, highlighting late-inning comebacks and the teams fighting spirit. It discusses players like Milan and Cobb, trade rumors, and the wider pennant race with Chicago St Louis Detroit and Cleveland also in contention.
Special to The Washington Eu reports manager Lave Cross fined Charlotte Hornets players Bauswine and Francisco for on field disputes. Total fines reach 3080 and, after Bauswine was found contemplating leaving, the amount rose to 900 with both players suspended indefinitely. Francisco plans to seek salary via attorney as wages are held to cover fines. Also notes a Newport tennis doubles final in Indies lawa tournament with Burden and Loew facing Lorillard Spencer Jr. and Sandy.
Mt Louis Aug 1 Opening Western trip Nationals edged 6 4 by St Louis in a tight game marred by Walker’s sixth inning struggle after a single double and triple. Doc Reisling homered in the frame and Waddell was pulled after a rough ninth. Washington rallied late but fell short as Schaefer Schweitzer and Hoffman sparked a Browns bombardment. The Browns held on for the win with Conroy scoring the decisive run in the eighth.
Chicago White Sox overpower Philadelphia Athletics 6 1 as White masters the game from the start. Coombs exits early after four runs in the second inning, Dygert and Atkins hold steady for Chicago. Lineup changes bring Tannehill to first and Blackburne to short as Kelly replaces Collins in right. Remendous notes include Thomas two base hits and early Chicago fielding sharp. Time 1 hour 55 minutes. Frank Gould's Remendade wins at Tremblay.
The standings show Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia with varied records. Today’s schedule lists Washington at St Louis, Boston at Detroit, New York at Cleveland, and Philadelphia at Chicago among others.
Boston defeats Detroit 6 to 1 as Mullin is wild and support falters. Home team collects all hits in sixth inning with bases loaded and no outs. Karger steadies, allowing only one run.
Otis Crandall pitched six scattered hits and no walks as the Giants beat Boston 4 to 0 in New York. Curtis started poorly for Boston, while Burke finished strong. The game was fast, with Crandall providing faultless support from his defense in the local season’s brisk matinee.
In a loosely played game marked by heavy hitting, Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 8 to 5 in 11 innings. Dessau relieved Rucker and struggled, but Grant drove in three runs with three singles and a double as the Quakers rallied in the eleventh. Wheat made a running catch to highlight the win.
New York baserunning powered a 6 thefts win over Cleveland. Austin starred in fielding and base running, while Cree led at bat with a double and a triple. Turner also excelled for Cleveland as New York converted few hits into decisive scoring.
Cleveland baseball notes Bill Bradley third baseman is released after a long career with the club. The move aligns with Somers plan to replace old stars with youngsters as Detroit also releases Killian and teams pursue young pitchers. The trend follows John I. Taylor and Comiskey who rebuilt with youth.
Veteran Detroit left hander Ed Killian, a three time champion with the Tigers, is sold to Toronto in the Eastern League and will report immediately. Once a star with Cleveland and Detroit, his arm is said to be nearly gone, prompting Detroit to move him after years of facing Boston and Washington.
National League President T J Lynch released contract lists and releases approved today. Contracts include Crable to Brooklyn Memke to Cincinnati Wheller to Cincinnati Mercer to Pittsburg Suggins and Edward to St Louis other moves to Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Wheeling Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburg St Louis and St Paul among others. Several players were suspended or marked absent due to health or other reasons.
Ping Bodie of the San Francisco team in the Pacific Coast League has smashed all league records with 24 home runs by midseason. He repeatedly cleared fences on Tacoma grounds where conditions favored long balls, a feature noted since Truck Eagan hit 3 there years ago.
Dr John E Lansbury begins jogging Linkwood May at 2 18 1 4. He aims three races this year then retires. Joe Mott adds Russell T 2 17 1 4 Trixie 2 21 1 4 and greenies Palm Cozine Lady Cozine Gold Dust Lord Bingen to Leonard town meets. Dunworth returns with Miss Hobson 2 37 1 4. Gilbert Hall to Tasley Va. Hall to take Charley Hal 2 06 1 4 and Juez Red Medium Bell Knight Don Knightingale greeny trotters. Joe Mott adds Lord Bingen 10 year old trotting stallion to Forrestville string. Lord Bingen by Bingen. Firese owned by Frank Coombs Leonard town Md. Henry Copperthtin announces free for all slow trot and three running races for Burkes Labor Day. harness events 0 8 each. running state 0 0 each. Alonzo Carbin leaving Fort Teptville with 2 dozen trotters for Belmont Park Philadelphia four days. Corbin to start at Belmont Maunelia 2 10 1 4 Flmeh 2 11 1 4 Misa Hobson 2 17 3 4 att pecern Kuetan 2 18 1 4 Gallant Maid 2 21 1 4 Country Boy Berka trotters. Last two unmarked.
Pittsburg on August 1 reports Rev. A A Virgo of the Warren A M E Church criticizing celebratory sentiment after Reno victory. He urges restraint and warns the race must still face long battles, calling Johnson’s fame a mixed influence on the community. In Sandown Park England the Holiday two year old stakes was won by Blue Girl filly Pair Eileen with Rupert third. twelve horses started.
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